Events in Polk County, OR

Put your knowledge to the test at a trivia night where teams have a chance to be commemorated on the Knowledge Cup trophy. A full bar and 14 food carts offer food and drinks, and results are posted on the trivia board for bragging rights. The event is described as fun for the whole family.

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Community Pitch Night welcomes aspiring entrepreneurs and community members to share and support local ideas. Participants present their pitches to judges and an audience, answer questions, and compete for prizes. Audience members can encourage the presenters and vote for the Crowd Favorite. Pitch categories include Youth Entrepreneur for participants age 18 or younger, Idea Stage for ideas, prototypes, or early sales, and New Business for businesses operating regularly for two years or less. Nonprofit and social-enterprise ideas are welcome, with a separate Social Impact category possible if enough applications are received. Pitch applicants must live, attend school, operate a business, or plan to launch their idea in Monmouth or Independence. Youth participants must have a parent or guardian accompany them. A polished business plan, professional slides, and public-speaking experience are not required. Advance registration is required to pitch, and space is limited to 12 pitches. Audience members do not need to register.

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These monthly, peer-led grief circles offer a gentle and inclusive space for anyone navigating pregnancy loss, stillbirth, infant loss, or TFMR, whether the loss was recent or years ago. Doulas with lived experience guide the circle, which may include meditation, ritual, and reading. Sharing is optional, and there is no cost to attend.

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Explore a boutique-style holiday market featuring holiday gifts, vintage finds, and decor from a variety of local vendors. Cash and cards are accepted.

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Enjoy an evening market featuring local vendors, food, craft drinks, and a community atmosphere. Families are welcome, and visitors can shop local under the lights.

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BlackSmith Neighbors bring rich vocal harmonies, storytelling lyrics, and an energetic, rhythmic sound to the stage, blending country, rock, folk, and blues.

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Discover the art of cocktail making in this hands-on beginner class from Divine Distillers / The Inferno. Explore the distillery’s award-winning spirits, choose your mixers, and learn essential bartending techniques and how to balance flavors. You’ll craft classic cocktails, experiment with creative flavor combinations, and have the opportunity to design a signature drink of your own.

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Music Bingo Night supports Soroptimist International of the Salem Area, with half of the bingo proceeds donated to the organization and the other half awarded to winners. There is a $10 buy-in, drinks are available for purchase, and a food truck is planned. Expect an evening centered on bingo, food, and fundraising.

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Enjoy a wine tasting with Marin Estate Wines and the Uva Wine Shop team, sample wines, and meet the producer.

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Browse familiar vendors from last year’s market, along with additional vendors, at a new, larger location.

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Learn foundational copper foil stained glass skills, including cutting and grinding glass to shape, applying foil, and soldering pieces together. A pattern and basic glass materials are provided, while special glass options may cost extra. The class can be repeated to build proficiency before moving on.

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Connect with fellow crafters in Monmouth at a welcoming meetup where you can bring your own project, work alongside creative neighbors, and make new connections. Taking place every third Saturday of the month, it is open to all ages and to any style of crafting.

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Enjoy a step-by-step paint class featuring a fantastical starry sky above a small mountain city, painted on an arched canvas. The class welcomes all experience levels, and all materials are included. Choose from additional colors to customize your painting. Food and beverages are available for purchase, and each attendee receives a first beverage at no charge. Adult options include beer, cider, or mimosas, while children can choose soda, water, or a nonalcoholic Shirley Temple.

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Divine Distillers and Inferno Restaurant are hosting a step-by-step paint class featuring a fantastical starry sky above a small mountain city. Create the scene on an arched canvas, with time to experiment with colors and blending. The class is suitable for all experience levels, and all painting materials are included. Food and drinks are available for purchase, and the first beverage is complimentary, with options including beer, cider, or mimosas for adults and soda, water, or a nonalcoholic Shirley Temple for children.

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Enjoy an evening of live music at The Inferno Restaurant in Independence, featuring guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Robert Meade. His original songs and fresh interpretations of popular covers blend melodic, upbeat, lyrically driven sounds with classic R&B, pop, and folk-rock influences. His performances aim to create a positive, memorable musical atmosphere.

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This class covers the requirements to apply for Oregon and Utah concealed firearms licenses. Instruction includes firearm safety and handling, situational awareness and de-escalation, Oregon and Utah laws, best practices for carrying, and firearm selection. The class includes completion certificates, fingerprints, a passport photo, applications, and postage to Utah, with Utah license documents submitted during class. Once both licenses are awarded, they allow carry in at least 35 states, including Washington. Please bring a current driver’s license or state-issued photo ID. Light refreshments are provided. Prepayment and registration are required, and walk-ins are not accepted due to paperwork requirements. The course takes four to five hours.

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Enjoy a paint party for all ages, with no experience needed. All supplies and instruction are included as you paint “Autumn Glow.”

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The second annual holiday market at the Dallas Event Center features goods from local artisans, a canned food drive, and chances to enter raffles for prizes. Explore local craftsmanship and take part in the prize drawings at this festive marketplace.

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This occasion marks Small Business Saturday.

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Enjoy an evening of Americana and country vibes with music by Shady Band.

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Enjoy a free showing of “Rise of the Guardians,” with pizza and hot cocoa provided. A discount on concessions is also available. Bring anyone included in your RSVP, and bring money if you would like to purchase concessions.

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Enjoy an evening of painting, creativity, food, and refreshments in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Suitable for beginners and experienced painters, the session includes all materials and step-by-step guidance from instructors to help create a finished artwork. Guests hoping to sit together with friends are encouraged to arrive early to reserve seats. This event is for ages 21 and older.

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Spend a laid-back evening practicing cow sorting at Acres of Hope. Proceeds support the organization’s mission of mentoring teens who are facing challenges and supporting their families. Registration is limited to 20 people or 10 teams, and costs $50 per person. A spot is reserved once payment and a completed waiver are received. Trailer parking is available in a gravel lot a short walk from the barn. The cows are provided by Two Hearts Ranch.

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Promoted as the number one networking event in Dallas, this gathering centers on professional networking and connections.

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Celebrate a long-running holiday tradition with a portrait of your child with Santa. A free 5x7-inch portrait is available, with photo packages, greeting cards, and digital files offered for purchase.

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Enjoy an evening of community, food, and laughter at Ladies Bunko Night. The game is easy to learn, so newcomers are welcome. There is a $5 buy-in that goes toward prizes, and you can bring a dish, snack, or dessert to share if you wish.

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Celebrate the start of the holiday season with a light parade and Western Oregon University’s annual tree lighting. The festivities also include Monmouth’s Merry Market, featuring local businesses, artisans, and youth entrepreneurs, along with free cocoa and cider, children’s cookie decorating, and free Santa photos. Explore holiday light displays and decorated businesses downtown, take part in the residential decorating competition, or search for Wolfie at participating businesses throughout the holiday season. The events are sponsored by Western Oregon University, the Monmouth Business Association, and the City of Monmouth.

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Sora Schutt brings a live country set to The Inferno Restaurant - Independence OR, blending favorites from across the years. The performance highlights songs by Hank Williams, George Straight, Garth Brooks, Johnny Cash, Joe Nichols, Morgan Wallen, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and more.

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Browse a selection of handmade gifts and treats while enjoying warm drinks, Christmas music, and fresh cinnamon rolls. There is something for everyone, and a portion of the proceeds supports local and global missions.

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Explore urban birdlife on a free bird-watching walk led by a City of Salem Park Ranger. Each month, the group visits a different Salem city park. The walks are co-sponsored by Just Walk Salem and Salem Audubon Society, and advance registration is required.

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Create an evergreen Christmas wreath with guidance from an experienced wreath designer and floral designer. The class provides freshly cut greens, pheasant feathers, and natural accents such as twigs, moss, leaves, pine cones, and orange slices, along with a wire wreath ring, paddle wire, and ribbon. Bring a special item you would like to add, and the instructor can help attach it. Enjoy a fire, mulled cider, and cookies while you work. The class takes place in a hunting preserve barn, where pheasant hunters and their dogs may come and go, so dress warmly. Parking may be limited, and carpooling is encouraged.

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A Christmas market will take place at The Dallas Events Center and The Majestic, welcoming the holiday season.

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The Slocan Ramblers deliver bluegrass with deep traditional roots and bold, creative flair. Beginning with lively Toronto bar gigs, they have gone on to appear on renowned stages such as the Grand Ole Opry, MerleFest, and Rockygrass. Their show highlights unadorned roots music powered by heart and grit, the kind that reminds listeners why they fell in love with bluegrass in the first place.

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A 21+ brunch featuring hand-crafted cocktails, a royal-worthy meal, and lively performances by queens and kings. Table reservations are required, and a cover charge applies.

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Enjoy a paint party for all ages featuring a painting of “Gnordic Gnome.” No experience is required, and all supplies and instruction are included.

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Paint a Christmas Highland cow on an 11-by-14-inch canvas with step-by-step instruction. The canvas will be pre-sketched, and all painting materials are included, with additional colors available for customization. Food and beverages are available for purchase, and each ticket includes one complimentary beverage. Walk-ins are not accepted. Groups of two or more who would like to sit together are encouraged to arrive early to reserve seats.

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Enjoy a free family movie screening of “The Polar Express.” No tickets are required, and refreshments will be available for purchase.

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Ed Desmarteau returns to The Inferno Restaurant in Independence with a crowd-pleasing mix of classic rock that spans the 60s through today. Expect faithful takes on favorites by The Beatles, Eagles, Moody Blues, Steve Miller, Pink Floyd, The Who, Badfinger, Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Bob Seger, Tom Petty, James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Neil Diamond, John Denver, Johnny Cash, Toby Keith, Garth Brooks, Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs, Gordon Lightfoot, and Jimmy Buffett. The music is perfect for dancing and singing along.

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The preschool and kindergarten students have worked hard to prepare a Christmas program and are excited to share it with their audience. Students should wear their Christmas best. Please use the main church doors in the upper parking lot. Children can be taken to meet their teachers after 5:45 pm.

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Celebrate four years of dance memories with performances, social dancing, and light refreshments. This free gathering is open to the community. Those interested in performing can call 503-689-2164. The B2 Community Care dance team’s sponsorship by Salem Health is also acknowledged with thanks.

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Enjoy dance performances, social dancing, and light refreshments at this free event, which is open to the community. Those interested in performing can call 503-689-2164.

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Hosted by Your Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce, this networking meetup brings together local professionals in Dallas, Oregon to exchange ideas, make connections, and strengthen the business community. Recognized as the number one networking event in Dallas, it offers a welcoming space to meet new contacts and grow professional relationships.

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Sarah Lodge Band brings powerhouse vocals and a soulful sound to Elysium Botanicals Wines & Vineyard. The band’s award-winning musicians perform a danceable mix of R&B, funk, soul, rock, and hits spanning the ’70s to today. Enjoy live music, wine, and a $5 entry fee.

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Explore the Andean principle of Ayni, which centers on sacred harmony, reciprocity, and being in right relationship with yourself and the world. Through practices and offerings in sacred ceremony, participants will honor life’s cycles and transitions, release what no longer serves them, and make space for what supports balance and harmony. The gathering also focuses on drawing guidance from who you are becoming and your destiny, rather than from who you have been.

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Spend a laid-back evening practicing cow sorting at Acres of Hope. Proceeds support the organization’s mission of mentoring teens who are facing challenges and supporting their families. Registration is limited to 20 people or 10 teams, and costs $50 per person. A spot is reserved once payment and a completed waiver are received. Trailer parking is available in a gravel lot a short walk from the barn. The cows are provided by Two Hearts Ranch.

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Enjoy a screening of The Princess Bride. No tickets are required, and refreshments will be available for purchase.

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